Briarwood is a 1982 oil on canvas painting by Richard Mayhew that evokes a lush, atmospheric landscape through richly layered hues of deep greens, purples, and blues. Mayhew's signature lyrical abstraction transforms the natural world into an emotionally resonant dreamscape, where light filters softly through dense foliage with an almost musical quality. The work exemplifies his ability to bridge representation and abstraction, inviting viewers into an intimate, contemplative experience of nature.